As for you, live and behave in such a way that your daughters may see in you a model. And what you want them to do, do it yourselves first. Act therefore in such a way that, also following your example, they may stir and spur themselves to virtuous living.
–Saint Angela Merici (1474-1540)
He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy.
–Saint Benedict (480-547)
Whenever I see a wall between Christians, I try to pull out a brick.
–Saint John XXIII (1881-1963)
Accustom yourself gradually to carry prayer into all your daily occupation — speak, act, work in peace, as if you were in prayer, as indeed you ought to be.
–François Fénèlon (1651-1715)
The title of Mary as our mother is not merely symbolic. Mary is our mother in the most real and lofty sense, a sense which surpasses that of earthly maternity. She begot our life of grace for us because she offered up her entire being, body and soul, as the Mother of God. That is why an intimate bond exists between Mary and ourselves. She loves us, she knows us, she exerts herself to bring each one of us into the closest possible relationship with the Lord – that which we are above all supposed to be.
–Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942)
How pleasing the faith of Our Lady was to the Heavenly Father! It was her faith that made Jesus grow more and more each day in her. If we have such faith it will make Jesus grow in our hearts.
–Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified (1846-1878)
